Exterior House Painting

Exterior painting built to survive Texas sun

The Texas sun is brutal on paint. Fading, chalking, and peeling show up fast on a job that skipped the prep. Benchmark Roofing and Construction does the prep right, primes what needs it, and uses finishes rated for our heat and UV, for homeowners across Garland, Dallas, and the wider DFW metroplex.

A lasting exterior paint job is mostly prep. We pressure-wash, scrape and sand failing paint, repair damaged wood, caulk, and prime before any finish coat goes on. Then we use coatings rated for Texas heat and UV. Done right, that's a finish that holds for years instead of peeling in two summers. We often pair it with roofing and exterior work.

The prep is the whole job

Anyone can roll paint onto a wall. What separates a job that lasts from one that peels in two summers is everything that happens before the first finish coat. Here's the prep we do on every exterior:

  • Pressure washing. We strip off dirt, mildew, and chalking so the new paint bonds to a clean surface instead of sitting on top of grime.
  • Scrape and sand. Loose and failing paint comes off, and we feather the edges so the new coat lays down smooth.
  • Wood repair. Rotted or damaged trim, fascia, and siding get repaired or replaced. Painting over bad wood just hides the problem.
  • Caulk and seal. We seal gaps and cracks around trim, windows, and joints to keep water out and give the paint a clean line.
  • Priming. Bare wood, patched spots, and stained areas get primed so the topcoat goes on even and sticks.

Finishes built for our climate

North Texas heat, UV, and big temperature swings are hard on a paint finish. We use professional-grade exterior coatings rated to resist fading, cracking, and chalking in exactly these conditions, not whatever's cheapest on the shelf. We'll walk you through colors and sheens, help you land on a scheme that fits the house and the neighborhood, and match what's already there if that's what you want.

With proper prep and a quality finish, a good exterior paint job here typically holds for 7 to 10 years, and longer on surfaces that don't take the full afternoon sun.

What we paint

A complete exterior job is more than the body of the house. We handle:

  • Siding and stucco
  • Trim, fascia, and soffits
  • Shutters and accents
  • Garage doors and front doors
  • Eaves and exterior wood

The trim and accents are often what make the biggest visual difference, so we treat them as part of the job, not an afterthought.

Often paired with roofing and exterior work

Because we're a full exterior contractor, painting frequently rounds out a bigger project. When we replace a roof, install gutters, or repair fascia, fresh paint afterward ties the whole look together. Because it's all under one roof, we coordinate the sequence so the paint goes on after the messy work is done. One contractor, one schedule, one point of contact.

Our process

  1. Free walk-through and quote. We look at the condition of your exterior, talk through colors, and give you a clear written quote.
  2. Prep. Wash, scrape, sand, repair, caulk, and prime. This is the part that makes it last.
  3. Paint. Body, trim, and accents applied with quality coatings rated for Texas.
  4. Walk-through. We review the finished work with you and clean up before we leave.

Pricing and warranty

Exterior painting pricing depends on the size of the home, how much prep and wood repair it needs, the number of colors, and surface type. You'll get an itemized written quote up front, no guessing. As a BBB A+ rated contractor with 20+ years of experience, our workmanship is backed by our 5-year labor warranty.

Common Questions

Exterior painting FAQs

What prep is included before you paint?
The prep is the job. We pressure-wash the exterior to strip off dirt and chalking, scrape and sand failing paint, repair or replace damaged wood, caulk gaps and cracks, and prime bare and patched areas. Paint over un-prepped siding peels in a couple of Texas summers, so we don't skip it.
How long does exterior paint last in Texas?
With proper prep and a quality finish, a good exterior paint job typically lasts 7 to 10 years here, sometimes longer on protected surfaces. The Texas sun and heat are hard on paint, so what makes the difference is thorough surface prep and using coatings rated to handle UV and big temperature swings.
Do you paint trim, doors, and accents too?
Yes. Trim, fascia, soffits, shutters, garage doors, and front doors are all part of a complete exterior job, and they're often what makes the biggest visual difference. We'll go over the color scheme with you so the body, trim, and accents work together.
Can you paint after my roof or exterior job?
Absolutely, and it's a great time to do it. Once new roofing, gutters, or fascia repairs are done, fresh exterior paint ties the whole look together. Because we handle both, we coordinate the sequence so the paint goes on after the messy work is finished. One contractor, one schedule.
What paint brands do you use?
We use professional-grade exterior coatings from trusted manufacturers rated for our climate, the kind built to resist fading, cracking, and UV breakdown in Texas heat. We're happy to talk through the specific products and sheens for your home and match what's already on it if you'd like.

Time to refresh your home's exterior?

Get a free walk-through and a written, itemized quote. We'll do the prep right and use finishes built to survive the Texas sun.